1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 955 kg more than 1979 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ford Fusion (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari. 2013 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 1979 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1979 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Citroen Mehari | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Mehari | Fusion |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 601 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4869 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2121 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |